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FTX, Congress, Stablecoins: What 2023 May Bring for Crypto Regulations
30.12.2022
Can you believe this year started off with U.S. law enforcement officials arresting two individuals in connection with the 2016 Bitfinex hacked funds? For this week’s newsletter, the 102nd since we first launched in 2021, I asked CoinDesk’s Policy Team what they’re looking out for this upcoming year
Brazil’s President Signs Crypto Regulations Into Law
22.12.2022
Companies in the sector will have 180 days to adapt to the new rules
Eva Kaili arrest a ‘setback’ for EU crypto regulations, economist says
19.12.2022
European Parliamentarian Eva Kaili’s arrest under allegations of corruption is being labeled as a blow to crypto and blockchain adoption
Binance to Help Azerbaijan With Crypto Regulations
18.12.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has offered to support Azerbaijan in efforts to establish regulations for digital assets. The leading coin trading platform has been active in the region this year, seeking to expand market presence and increase interaction with authorities. Binance to Assist...
The ‘Good Cop and Bad Cop’ of US Crypto Regulations
5.12.2022
The ongoing tug-of-war between the top two federal regulatory agencies keeps the crypto industry on its toes. That’s why Gary Gensler and Rostin Behnam share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
The Senate’s Biggest Crypto Regulations Cheerleaders
5.12.2022
The U.S. Congress’ upper chamber has introduced a bipartisan, comprehensive crypto-responsibility bill, with another stablecoin regulations bill on its way. That’s why senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
FTX Collapse Highlights Need for Global Crypto Regulations, Says US Treasury’s Adeyemo: Reuters
1.12.2022
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said such regulations were important to ensure the protection of investors, consumers and financial stability
JPMorgan Expects Major Changes Coming to Crypto Industry and Regulation Post FTX Collapse
29.11.2022
JPMorgan has outlined key changes it expects in the crypto industry and its regulation following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. The global investment bank envisages several new regulatory initiatives, including those focusing on custody, customer asset protection, and transparency. JPMorgan...
Former SEC Official Doubts FTX Crash Will Prompt Congress to Act on Crypto Regulations
16.11.2022
Lisa Braganca, former SEC enforcement branch chief, discusses why regulation for crypto is likely to come from the SEC or CFTC rather than Congress and why SBF’s lawyers are “apoplectic.”
FTX Fallout Adds Urgency to South Korea’s Push for Crypto Regulations: Report
15.11.2022
An official at the Financial Services Commission says that unfair trade needs to be regulated
Report Says Alameda Research ‘Didn’t Trade Crypto,’ Speculators Think SBF’s Political Connections Let FTX Fly Under the Radar
12.11.2022
On Nov. 11, 2022, FTX Trading Ltd. filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The news followed a few days of speculation and evidence that had shown the digital currency exchange was likely insolvent. The company’s bankruptcy filing and information concerning...
DeFi Pioneer Echoes SBF in Call for Tighter Crypto Regulations
27.10.2022
The Yearn Finance founder suggested that several cracks have shown in the crypto sector this year, and that regulation is needed to “reign in irresponsible actors.”
Binance Obtains Registration as Crypto Service Provider in Cyprus
22.10.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will be able to offer services for digital assets in Cyprus as the platform is now registered with the country’s securities regulator. The news comes after the company obtained similar approvals in several other European jurisdictions. Global Exchange Binance...
Hong Kong Mulls Letting Retail Investors Trade Crypto, Removing ‘Professional Investor-Only Requirement’
21.10.2022
The director of licensing and head of the fintech unit of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the regulator is considering allowing retail investors to invest directly in crypto assets. “We’ve had four years of experience in regulating this...
EU Commissioner urges lawmakers to hurry up with crypto regulations
18.10.2022
During her visit to the United States, the official highlighted the importance of a truly global regulatory effort
India to Discuss Crypto During G20 Presidency to Establish Tech-Driven Regulatory Framework, Says Finance Minister
18.10.2022
India plans to discuss crypto regulations during its G20 presidency with member countries. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed that the Indian government hopes to arrive at a framework or standard operating procedure (SOP) so that countries globally “can have a technology-driven...
US Lawmaker Calls on SEC to Issue Crypto Regulations — Says ‘a Formal Regulatory Process Is Needed Now’
16.10.2022
A U.S. senator has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue crypto regulations now “through a transparent notice-and-comment regulatory process.” He stressed that “some digital assets are securities, others may be commodities, and others may subject to...
French Central Banker Warns Complex Crypto Regulations Could Create ‘Uneven Playing Field’
29.9.2022
The governor of France’s central bank, François Villeroy de Galhau, has urged EU regulators to “avoid adopting diverging or contradictory regulations, or regulating too late.” He warned that “To do so would be to create an uneven playing field, risking arbitrage...
Upbit Exchange Executive Welcomes Talk of Fresh Crypto Regulations
24.9.2022
One of the top executives at Upbit, South Korea’s market-leading crypto exchange, has spoken out in favor of new crypto regulations both at home and abroad – and has suggested that while they may cause the markets more short-term pain, the industry is set to benefit in the long term....
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EU Finalizes Legal Text for Landmark Crypto Regulations Under MiCA
21.9.2022
A leaked draft of the text, reviewed by CoinDesk, shows the rules could apply to fractionalized NFTs